A French-Canadian version of former all-star Kevin
Brown, Aumont has excellent sink on his fastball, a nasty slider and an
imposing mound demeanor at
6-foot-7. Because of a sore arm, he won't pitch in the Futures Game or in the Olympics for Team Canada.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

4

4

2.62

12

6

0

2

45

36

13

43

.214

CARLOS
CARRASCO

RHP

Double-A
Reading/Phillies

The Phillies' top prospect since Cole Hamels graduated
to the majors, Carrasco has flashed an improved curveball to complement
his fastball and changeup this
season.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

4

3

2.34

14

14

0

0

77

54

39

86

.195

JESUS
DELGADO

RHP

Triple-A
Albuquerque/Marlins

Another part of the Marlins' payment from the Red Sox
in the Josh Beckett-Hanley Ramirez deal, Delgado has struggled in
Triple-A but has a power arm and nice
changeup.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

4

1

6.29

27

0

0

0

44

48

26

38

.286

FERNANDO SALAS

RHP

Double-A Springfield/Cardinals

The Cardinals purchased Salas from Saltillo of the Mexican League last year, and he struggled in a starting role. He has been much better as Springfield's closer this season, relying on an average fastball and power curve.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

4

2

3.62

39

0

0

15

50

39

11

69

.217

SHAIRON
MARTIS

RHP

Triple-A
Columbus/Nationals

Best-known for his no-hitter during the World Baseball
Classic for his native Netherlands Antilles, Martis has vaulted to
Triple-A in his first year out of
A-ball.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

4

4

4.18

15

15

0

0

80

80

29

65

.261

EDUARDO
MORLAN

RHP

Double-A
Montgomery/Rays

A
native of Cuba, Morlan's family left the island in his youth, and he
has established himself as a power bullpen arm. He was traded to Tampa
in the Delmon Young-Matt Garza deal.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

0

0

5.25

10

0

0

1

12

16

2

8

.302

JULIO
PIMENTEL

RHP

Double-A Northwest
Arkansas/Royals

This former Dodgers farmhand came to the Royals in the
Elmer Dessens trade. He's had a rough introduction to Double-A but has
a low-90s fastball and good
changeup.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

3

8

5.40

15

15

0

0

83

94

25

64

.287

HENRY
RODRIGUEZ

RHP

High Class A
Stockton/Athletics

The biggest arm in the Athletics system, Rodriguez had
three dominant starts in the high Class A California League before
running into adversity in the Double-A Texas
League.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

2

8

6.20

15

15

0

0

65

69

50

81

.264

HECTOR
RONDON

RHP

High Class A
Kinston/Indians

Rondon has made a significant jump this season in his
strikeout rate, improving his curveball and commanding his lively
low-90s fastball. Just 20, he's having a breakout
year.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

5

3

3.45

15

15

0

0

76

76

22

83

.260

POLIN
TRINIDAD

LHP

Double-A Corpus
Christi/Astros

While Trinidad doesn't have big stuff, he's shown an
excellent feel for his offspeed stuff and commands all his offerings,
helping him jump to Double-A for the first
time.

W

L

ERA

G

GS

CG

SV

IP

H

BB

SO

AVG

5

4

2.51

15

15

0

0

90

78

17

49

.231

WELINGTON
CASTILLO

C

Double-A
Tennessee/Cubs

Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2004, Castillo
has started marrying production at the plate to his defensive tools.
That allowed him to make a recent jump to
Double-A.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.293

174

24

51

12

0

3

25

9

32

1

.330

.414

JESUS
MONTERO

C

Low Class A
Charleston/Yankees

Starting to emerge as the Yankees' top hitting
prospect, Montero has shown improved defense to go with his bat, which
earned him a $1.6 million bonus as a 16-year-old in
'06.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.309

291

45

90

20

0

7

48

17

44

1

.353

.450

ELVIS
ANDRUS

SS

Double-A
Frisco/Rangers

A
key piece of the profitable Mark Teixeira trade for Texas,
Andrus has smooth actions at shortstop and natural leadership ability.
He had battled hamstring issues in early
June.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.277

242

40

67

7

2

1

29

17

47

24

.335

.335

RAMIRO PENA

SS

Double-A Trenton/Yankees

The Yankees signed Pena out of Mexico in 2005 and he skipped right to full-season ball on the strength of his slick defense. His offense has lagged behind, but if he can hold his own he should find big league work.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.272

334

42

91

16

5

2

38

31

64

6

.336

.368

SCOTT
CAMPBELL

2B

Double-A New Hampshire/Blue
Jays

The second
New Zealander ever to play in the Futures Game and the first Gonzaga
alumnus. He was leading the Eastern League in hitting in his best
season as a pro.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.343

236

43

81

15

2

4

25

41

35

2

.444

475

IVAN
DEJESUS

SS

Double-A
Jacksonville/Dodgers

The son of the former Cubs and Phillies infielder of
the same name was on track to follow his dad's footsteps to the major
leagues. He has advanced plate discipline for his
age.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.294

262

51

77

11

1

2

30

50

44

9

.409

.366

JUAN
FRANCISCO

3B

High Class A
Sarasota/Reds

Francisco's raw power compares to anyone in the Reds
system (shy of Adam Dunn), but he'll have to polish his
approach at the plate to unlock his potential at higher
levels.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.271

299

33

81

21

2

10

47

8

71

1

.288

.455

LUKE
HUGHES

3B

Double-A New
Britain/Twins

An
Australian whose ceiling appeared to be that of a utility player,
Hughes was having his best season ever before nagging injuries slowed
him in June.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.335

191

41

64

9

3

13

34

24

42

4

.407

618

PABLO SANDOVAL

C

Double-A Connecticut/Giants

Sandoval has also played both corner infield positions for the Giants, but he seems to have found a home behind the plate. His bat is his calling card, however, as he's a switch-hitter who can hit for power and average.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.349

344

69

120

30

2

14

70

27

50

2

.399

.570

ANGEL
VILLALONA

1B

Low Class A
Augusta/Giants

Villalona signed for the third-highest bonus in
Dominican Republic history, and at 17 is the youngest player in the
South Atlantic League.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.237

236

29

56

15

0

9

32

13

70

0

.295

.415

GORKYS
HERNANDEZ

OF

High Class A Myrtle
Beach/Braves

A
key part of the Edgar Renteria-Jair Jurrjens trade, Hernandez was
showing his Midwest League MVP award was not a fluke, despite playing
in a pitcher's park..

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.320

175

31

56

12

5

4

24

15

27

7

.381

.514

CHE-HSUAN
LIN

OF

Low Class A Greenville/Red
Sox

Just 19, Lin
has made several adjustments since signing out of Taiwan for $400,000.
His bat is improving to go with plus defense and excellent
speed.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.257

269

40

69

10

6

3

26

32

51

23

.350

.372

FERNANDO
MARTINEZ

OF

Double-A
Binghamton/Mets

Martinez, the Mets' top prospect, missed last year's
Futures Game with a hand injury and was battling the injury bug again
with a right hamstring pull.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.287

167

20

48

9

2

3

16

7

41

3

.322

.419

GERARDO
PARRA

OF

Double-A
Mobile/Diamondbacks

Parra has emerged as one of the D-backs' top prospects
even as his power has yet to develop. His other tools grade out as
average or above.

AVG

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

OBP

SLG

.299

274

35

82

11

6

3

27

28

40

15

.372

.416

WILKIN
RAMIREZ

OF

Triple-A
Toledo/Tigers

Always considered a potential impact offensive talent,
Ramirez struggled with injuries and defense earlier in his career but
has broken through this year.